What follows is information and guidance on applying for a disability pension.

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You may be entitled to a disability pension if you have to reduce your work hours due to illness, treatment, or injury. You can receive a permanent disability pension or one granted for a limited period. You do not need to be completely unable to work in order to be granted a disability pension. It can also be taken out partially.

Disability pension after sick leave

The pension is normally paid after one year of sick leave. To maintain your right to a position at NTNU, you may apply for unpaid leave, either partially or in full. Submit your application for unpaid leave in the Self-Service Portal. Unpaid leave due to illness is normally granted for up to one year. Read more on the sick leave information page.

Applying for a disability pension

You apply for a disability pension through the The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund – spk.no. You should submit your application at least two months before the planned start date to ensure that everything is processed in time.

Submitting a pension notification

The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund requires a pension notification from your employer in order to process your application. This notification is submitted by the Service Center for payroll and HR at NTNU, but you must inform us beforehand:

• Permanent disability pension – Use this form if you plan to resign from all or part of your position.
• Sick leave with disability benefits – Use this form if you are applying for full or partial leave from your position.

Calculate your disability pension (in Norwegian)

• Here's how your disability pension is determined - spk.no
• Increasing your pension payment - spk.no
• Income and disability pension - spk.no

See also

• Transitioning to a retirement pension (only in Norwegian) - spk.no
• Everything you want to know about disability pensions from the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) (in Norwegian)
• Pensjonistforeningen NTNU (only in Norwegian)

Help and guidance

• For advice regarding financial matters and what you may be entitled to receive, contact the The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• If you need help with the actual application to the Pension Fund, you can contact the Service Center for payroll and HR for guidance.